Iran says Hormuz may close if U.S. blockade continues

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran could restrict access to the Strait of Hormuz if a U.S. naval blockade continues, escalating tensions over global shipping routes.

He said maritime traffic would be regulated under Iran’s authority, adding that transit through the strait would take place only along designated routes and with Tehran’s approval.

Ghalibaf dismissed recent U.S. statements as “false claims,” accusing Donald Trump of misinformation and warning that pressure tactics...